Washington Court Sentences Arsonist to 25 Years
D'Aundrey Scott received a 25-year prison term for a 2020 fatal arson attack on H Street Northeast.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Property Crime
A D.C. Superior Court judge sentenced 32-year-old D'Aundrey Scott to 25 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release. The sentencing follows Scott's guilty plea for second-degree murder and other charges related to the 2020 death of Darryl Finney.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes a legal process regarding a series of violent arson attacks that resulted in the death of a 62-year-old man. The resolution provides a legal outcome for the crimes committed against two individuals in the city.
D'Aundrey Scott received a 25-year prison term and five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, arson, and felony destruction of property. He has been in custody since May 19, 2020.
The players
D'Aundrey Scott
He is the 32-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to charges including second-degree murder and arson.
Darryl Finney
He was the 62-year-old victim who died after being targeted in an arson attack.
D.C. Superior Court
This is the judicial venue responsible for the criminal proceedings and sentencing of the defendant.
The details
Scott ignited a flammable object and threw it at an individual on the 1300 block of H Street Northeast before targeting Darryl Finney with an ignitable liquid on the 900 block of H Street Northeast. Finney died from the injuries sustained during the attack.
Timeline
May 13, 2020: Scott committed arson attacks on two individuals.
May 15, 2020: Darryl Finney died from burn injuries.
May 19, 2020: Authorities arrested D'Aundrey Scott.
August 14, 2026: Scott pleaded guilty to charges.
October 23, 2026: Court sentenced Scott to 25 years in prison.
Legal Context
This case follows standard judicial procedures within the D.C. Superior Court regarding violent felony convictions. It reflects the court's application of sentencing protocols for second-degree murder and arson cases in the district.
The conclusion of this case brings closure to a violent incident that occurred on a major city corridor. Residents may note the legal finality of the proceedings following the events that took place in 2020.
The takeaway
This case highlights the serious legal consequences for violent crimes involving arson in the city. Public safety remains a priority as the court system works to adjudicate these violent offenses.
Further reading
For more information on local legal proceedings, visit the Property Crime section.
